AAOP Research Grant

AAOP Research Grant

Focus: Any research project that will further the basic and/or clinical science of orofacial pain (especially non-odontogenic pain).

Award Amount: Up to $3,000 per project

Funding Priorities

• Priority given to projects that generate high-quality preliminary data for future funding opportunities
• Projects addressing innovative and significant questions in the field

Eligible Use of Funds

• Research materials
• Payments to patients
• Cost of conducting research (laboratory space, facilities, etc.)
• Statistical analyses

Ineligible Use of Funds

• Travel
• AAOP membership

Geographic Scope

• No geographic restrictions stated

Eligibility Priority (in case of tied scores)

1. Residents and Fellows in CODA-approved Orofacial Pain postdoctoral programs 2. Junior faculty members (less than 5 years) in Orofacial Pain programs or in dental schools with responsibilities in Orofacial Pain teaching/patient care 3. All other AAOP members (including affiliate members)

Career Stage Restrictions

Applicants may only receive one AAOP grant at each of the following career stages:
• Dental Student
• Resident in a dental specialty program (including Orofacial Pain Residents)
• Assistant Professor (or equivalent)
• Associate Professor (or equivalent)
• Full Professor (or equivalent)
• Distinguished Professor

Private practice practitioners are eligible to apply again 5 years after receipt of an award for up to 6 awards total.

Contact Information

Email: ian.boggero@uky.edu (Ian Boggero, Chair of the Research Committee)

AAOP Central Office:

Address: 3270 19th Street NW, Suite 109, Rochester, MN 55901

Phone: 507-669-7801

Email: office@aaop.org